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Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… 468 subway stations have been fully restored and nearly one out of every five elevators and escalators in the subway … railcars has improved sharply since 2006, reaching an all-time high of more than 200,000 miles between breakdowns in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi … in exposing this fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges … 3, and if convicted, they face a maximum of five to 15 years in prison. "Taking a page from Bernie Madoff's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… and Massena. The seven properties that are part of the latest agreement are tax-delinquent parcels that are being … of these agreements continue to pay long-term dividends for residents of the North Country." The Oil Spill Fund, … (DEC) and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), pays for the cleanup of petroleum contamination when the parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… said. “While the state is making progress with its capital planning, New York needs a reliable source … is an alternative to debt, which must be repaid over time with interest. PAYGO levels have declined steadily over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job growth, combined with record numbers of tourists and a robust real estate … the gaps. Job growth in New York City set a record in 2014 with the addition of 120,000 jobs. In 2015, the city added … during the financial plan period). The two proposals with the greatest budgetary impact ($785 million in FY 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… funded ratio of the state pension fund is 96.1 percent. In June, the Pew Charitable Trusts once again ranked the state … Payments based on the new rates are due by Feb. 1, 2021, but employers receive a discount if payment is made by … invested asset value as of the close of last fiscal year (March 31, 2019) was $210.5 billion. Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… operating without the contracts they are required to have with their campuses while overseeing and managing billions in … by SUNY in at least 10 years. "We found numerous problems with SUNY's oversight of its campus foundations. SUNY does … State-operated campuses are authorized to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… the Fund) has created a $2 billion strategic partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) to invest in a … Additionally, the partnership will provide the Fund with improved analytics and reporting on its portfolio and … Officer of the Fund. “Working closely and creatively with GSAM’s team and their resources will extend the reach of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… State tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, … business tax collections are well over estimates." Through June 30, All Funds receipts totaled $37.7 billion, … assistance and capital projects. The General Fund ended June with a balance of $3 billion, which was nearly $4.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… are caught in a financial bind and are struggling for a way out,” said DiNapoli. “State and federal aid have … these revenues increased by nearly 7 percent per year. For the 2012-13 school year, school district revenues in the … totaled $60.1 billion. Of that total, state aid accounted for 34 percent ($20 billion), federal aid 5 percent ($3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide its … “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe … rate and 12 hours at the supplemental benefits rate. The employee was paid $600.34, but should have been paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due to an … The city projects budget gaps of $3.5 billion in FY 2021, $2.9 billion in FY 2022 and $3.3 billion in FY 2023. … planned fare and toll increases of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA has large unfunded capital needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… her own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Greg Pasqua and the State Police, she … able to match Perkins’ deposits into her personal account with similar cash amounts that had been paid to the fire … She paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. Perkins was sentenced in St. Lawrence County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… increase in the payroll mobility tax will provide the MTA with $1.1 billion annually. Because the state is providing … how debt is contributing to its budget deficits. However, with ridership continuing to lag pre-pandemic levels, and with an ambitious 2020-2024 capital program still facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion … offer as well as the underlying financial risks associated with forming those partnerships, according to a report … to successfully enable the state to move forward with much-needed capital projects, there are four underlying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressed